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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
SOMASEKHAR SUNDARESAN
Trammo DMCC (Formerly known as Transammonia DMCC) – Appellant
Versus
Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. ad-hoc london tribunal formed for disputed fertilizer contracts. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. awards satisfy new york convention enforcement criteria. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 3. objections: invalid agreement, excess scope, public policy violation. (Para 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19) |
| 4. section 48 grounds tested for award enforcement refusal. (Para 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 5. deemed acceptance valid under english law, past practice. (Para 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29) |
| 6. narrow section 48 review; no merits re-appreciation. (Para 30 , 31 , 32 , 33) |
| 7. ad-hoc agreement overrides conflicting arbitration rules. (Para 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38) |
| 8. damages not contrary to indian public policy. (Para 39 , 40 , 41 , 42) |
| 9. interim awards enforceable despite no first award filing. (Para 43 , 44 , 45) |
| 10. enforcement ordered; stay request rejected. (Para 46 , 47 , 48) |
JUDGMENT :
Somasekhar Sundaresan, J.
Context and Factual Background:
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